The former offensive line coach turned advance scout, Macdermott is going to be the lead coach for the Eskimos' short-yardage and goal-line production game.

"During the off-season we sat down and Jacques (Chapdelaine, the offensive co-ordinator) and I discussed it thoroughly and we decided to give him a package of what we do offensively," said Edmonton Eskimos head coach Danny Maciocia.

Macdermott will still be scouting the upcoming opponents but will return to the field for his specific duties.